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Vol. 13 No. 4 (2024)
https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2024.12630
Speck: a traditional culinary specialty from the Italian Alps. A microbiological, molecular and chemical evaluation
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Received: 3 May 2024
Accepted: 9 September 2024
Published: 25 September 2024
Accepted: 9 September 2024
Published: 25 September 2024
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South Tyrol is the northernmost Italian province; its history, geography, and closeness to other European countries, such as Austria and Switzerland, have influenced both culture and food production. Among the South Tyrolean culinary specialties, a type of dry-cured ham called Südtiroler Speck/Speck Alto Adige (Speck) plays a relevant role and has gained increasing significance both on a national and international level over the last 2 decades. Despite it being a common culinary product in Italian and international markets, there is not much published data regarding the microbiological and chemical features of Speck. This study describes the analytical results obtained during a period of 7 years, during which the main pathogens and contaminants were considered.
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Speck: a traditional culinary specialty from the Italian Alps. A microbiological, molecular and chemical evaluation. Ital J Food Safety [Internet]. 2024 Sep. 25 [cited 2026 Mar. 10];13(4). Available from: https://www.pagepressjournals.org/ijfs/article/view/12630
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